Belgium
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Belgium, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Crystal Palace Set to Sign Israeli Defender Lianan Halaily in Record Transfer
Israeli defender Lianan Halaily is close to joining Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise in a record transfer for an Israeli player. The Belgian club's CEO praised his readine…
Crystal Palace Nears Record Signing of Israeli Defender Anan Khalaily
Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise in a record transfer for an Israeli player, with both clubs finalizing the deal. The 21-year-old defender is…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Parfait Guiagon Demands Exit from Charleroi Amid Saudi Offer
Parfait Guiagon, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, is demanding to leave Belgian club Charleroi after a rejected Saudi offer. Maccabi Tel Aviv stands to gain up to 1.78 million euros…
European Broadcasting Union Sets New Eurovision Rules Targeting Israel Amid Security Concerns
The European Broadcasting Union introduced new Eurovision rules barring countries in conflict, like Israel, from automatically hosting if they win. Security assessments will deter…
Cameroonian Striker Marius Noubissi Signs with Hapoel Ramat Gan Ahead of Premier League Season
Hapoel Ramat Gan signed Cameroonian striker Marius Noubissi, who has significant European experience and a strong scoring record, to strengthen its squad for the Israeli Premier L…
Israeli Footballers Enan Halaily and Said Abu Farhi Secure Key Transfers to Crystal Palace and Colorado Rapids
Israeli footballers Enan Halaily and Said Abu Farhi are finalizing transfers to Crystal Palace in the English Premier League and Colorado Rapids in MLS, respectively. Halaily's mo…
Anan Khalaily Set to Boost Crystal Palace Attack; Said Abu Farhi Joins Colorado Rapids for $6 Million
Israeli forward Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace from Saint-Gilloise, fitting well into their 3-5-2 system and Europa League campaign. Meanwhile, Said Abu Farhi transfe…
Bodø/Glimt Stuns Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 in Champions League Thriller
Bodø/Glimt defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 after extra time on August 11, 2026, to advance in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The Norwegian team won 6-5 on aggregate, with…
Crystal Palace Nears Signing Israeli Midfielder Anan Khalaily with Medical Waiver Clause
Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise for about 21 million pounds, signing a five-year deal with a medical waiver clause after a…
Former Player Papi Turgeman Returns to Hapoel Jerusalem as Club Ambassador
Papi Turgeman, former Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player, returns to the club as ambassador to strengthen fan and community relations. The club announced his appointment on August…
Survivor of Childhood Abuse Proposes After 23 Years, Sharing His Story in New Book
Asaf Anonymi, abused as a child, breaks decades of silence by proposing to his girlfriend in Tel Aviv and sharing his story in a new book trilogy. His father’s blessing in Belgium…
Lotus Biscoff Cookies Drive 600% Surge in Belgian Company's Stock Over Decade
Belgian company Lotus Bakeries has experienced a 600% stock increase over ten years, driven by the global popularity of its Biscoff cookie. The caramel-flavored biscuit's success…
Israel's U20 Water Polo Team Wins Opener at European Championship in Portugal
Israel's U20 water polo team opened the European Championship Division B in Portugal with a 17-11 win over Belarus. Led by Amir Shaprir's five goals, the team showed strong domina…
Anan Khalaily Becomes Most Expensive Israeli Footballer Signing with Crystal Palace
Israeli winger Anan Khalaily has signed with Crystal Palace for £21 million, becoming the most expensive Israeli footballer ever. After a strong season at Union Saint-Gilloise, in…
Crystal Palace Set to Sign Israeli Star Anan Khalaily for Record £21 Million Fee
Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace for a record £21 million from Union Saint-Gilloise, pending medical tests. The 21-year-old will sign a five-year deal, b…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Signs Cameroonian Striker and Serbian Midfielder Ahead of New Season
Hapoel Ramat Gan has agreed to sign Cameroonian striker Marius Novisi and Serbian midfielder Serdan Michailovic, both bringing international experience to the Israeli Premier Leag…
Israeli Footballers Anan Khalaily and Manor Solomon Join London Premier League Clubs
Israeli footballers Anan Khalaily and Manor Solomon are transferring to London Premier League clubs Crystal Palace and West Ham United respectively, marking major career moves. Kh…
Anan Khalaily Nears Premier League Transfer Amid Advanced Negotiations
Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is in advanced negotiations with two Premier League clubs and is expected to sign soon, having been excluded from Union Saint-Gilloise's squad due to…
Anan Khalaily Agrees Transfer to English Premier League Club from Saint-Gilloise
Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily has agreed to join an English Premier League club from Belgian team Union Saint-Gilloise, marking a significant career move after a previous faile…
Pro-Palestinian Group Files Criminal Complaint in Vietnam Against CEO of Israeli Right-Wing NGO
A Belgian pro-Palestinian group filed a criminal complaint in Vietnam against Matan Gerfi, CEO of Israeli NGO Im Tirtzu, accusing him of war crimes and incitement to genocide duri…
Israeli Librarian Launches Nationwide Book Donation Project for Soldiers Amid Conflict
Rinat Elazar Peretz, a school librarian from Kibbutz Negba, founded the "Books for Soldiers" project shortly after the "Iron Swords" conflict began, distributing tailored books to…
Israeli Businessman Gad Ze'ev Negotiates $550 Million Buyback of Gadot Group
Gad Ze'ev is negotiating to buy back Gadot Group for $550 million, 27 years after selling his shares. Gadot holds a 30% stake in Haifa Port, partnered with India's Adani Group. Th…
Israeli Football Legend Shimon Chernukha Dies at 78
Shimon Chernukha, a legendary Beitar Jerusalem footballer and coach, died at 78. He was instrumental in Beitar's rise to Israel's top league and later coached youth players, leavi…
Halaily's Long Pass Changes Game in Saint-Gilloise's 3-3 Draw Against Beerschot
Anan Halaily's long pass set up a crucial goal in Saint-Gilloise's 3-3 draw against Beerschot in the Belgian Cup, keeping their qualification hopes alive for the Champions League…
Halaily's Long Pass Changes Game in Standard Liège's 3-3 Draw Against Bodø/Glimt
Anan Halaily's long pass set up a crucial goal in Standard Liège's 3-3 draw with Bodø/Glimt, keeping the tie open ahead of the second leg in the Champions League qualifiers.
Israeli Footballers Face Israeli Teams Abroad in Rare International Matches
Israeli footballers playing abroad have rarely faced Israeli teams in international competitions, with only nine such instances recorded. The upcoming match between Hapoel Be'er S…
US Issues Heightened Travel Warning for Belgium Over Crime, Terror, and Protests
The US State Department has upgraded Belgium's travel advisory to Level 2 due to increased crime, terror threats, and political protests. Tourists are warned to be vigilant, espec…
Rabbi Zev Krauker, Esteemed Amsterdam Scholar, Passes Away at 75 in Antwerp
Rabbi Zev Krauker, a prominent Torah scholar and community leader from Amsterdam, died at age 75 in Antwerp after a short illness. Known for his scholarship, integrity, and kindne…
Jewish Group Sues Belgium Over Nazi Collaboration in Deporting 25,000 Jews to Auschwitz
A Jewish foundation is suing Belgium and its national railway for Nazi collaboration in deporting 25,000 Jews to Auschwitz during WWII, demanding compensation and official acknowl…
Israeli Diamond Industry Faces Collapse Amid Synthetic Diamond Surge and Global Market Shifts
The Israeli diamond industry is collapsing due to global economic shifts and the rise of lab-grown synthetic diamonds, which have caused prices and demand to plummet. Many traders…
European Rabbis’ President Criticizes Belgium’s Criminal Probe of Jewish Mohels as Religious Persecution
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt condemned Belgium’s criminal investigation of Jewish mohels in Antwerp as a politically motivated attack on religious freedom. Since May 2025, three mohe…
Former Millionaire from Savion Shares Harrowing Journey from Prison to Family Law Advocate
Azriel Friedenberg, once a millionaire and close aide to Sierra Leone's ruler, fell from grace after a violent diamond dispute led to a lengthy prison sentence. After rebuilding h…
Union Saint-Gilloise Wins Belgian Super Cup After Halaili Scores in Penalty Shootout
Union Saint-Gilloise won the Belgian Super Cup on July 31, 2026, beating Club Brugge 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Israeli player Halaili scoring in the shootout.
Nottingham Forest Intensifies Negotiations to Sign Anan Khalaily from Saint-Gilloise
Nottingham Forest is actively negotiating to sign winger Anan Khalaily from Saint-Gilloise, with talks ongoing after an initial 20 million euro offer was rejected. The Belgian clu…
Tiv Taam Eliminates All Checkout Counters Amid Labor Shortage; Israel's Diamond Industry Hits Historic Low
Tiv Taam is removing all checkout counters due to a cashier shortage, shifting to self-scanning payment. Israel's diamond exports hit historic lows amid global competition and tar…
Netherlands Enacts Strict Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlements, Excludes Booking.com
The Netherlands has enacted a strict law banning trade with Israeli settlements, including the Golan Heights, effective September 22, with penalties up to six years in prison. The…
English Media Warn Nottingham Forest Against Signing Israeli Winger Anan Khalaily
Nottingham Forest's attempt to sign Israeli winger Anan Khalaily from Union Saint-Gilloise was rejected, with English media warning the club that the transfer could be a mistake d…
Israel's Diamond Industry Faces Historic Collapse Amid US Tariffs and Government Inaction
Israel's diamond industry is in historic decline due to a 12.5% US tariff and government inaction, with exports dropping to $2.4 billion in 2026. The outgoing diamond exchange pre…
Union Saint-Gilloise Player Mohamed Pousini Assaulted and Robbed in Brussels
Union Saint-Gilloise footballer Mohamed Pousini was violently robbed in Brussels, suffering minor injuries and returning to training after brief hospitalization. One suspect has b…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Target Stelios Andreou Excluded From Lodz Squad Amid Transfer Talks
Stelios Andreou, a Cypriot defender linked to Maccabi Tel Aviv, was excluded from Lodz's squad amid transfer talks. The player requested not to play to avoid injury and secure a p…
US Ambassador Bill White Denounces Moshe Friedman as Fraud, Not a Rabbi
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White condemned Moshe Friedman as a fraud, rejecting his claims of rabbinical authority amid Friedman's complaint against President Trump involving a…
Dushinsky Rebbe Appoints Son-in-Law as Chief Rabbi of Har Yona Community
The Dushinsky Rebbe has appointed his son-in-law, Rabbi Shmuel Zalman Shapira, as chief rabbi of the growing Dushinsky community in Har Yona, Galilee. The community currently has…
Dutch Forward Nathan Kuta Signs with Maccabi Rishon LeZion Basketball Team
Dutch forward Nathan Kuta, who played in France's second division and for the Netherlands national team, has signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion in Israel.
Israeli Runner Matan Ivri Breaks National Records, Eyes 2024 Olympics
Matan Ivri, a former orienteering champion turned middle-distance runner, has broken Israeli national records in the 1,500 meters and aims to qualify for the 2024 European Champio…
Israeli Diamond Industry Hits Historic Low as Export President Resigns
Israel's diamond industry faces a historic low in exports and trade volume, driven by global market shifts, U.S. tariffs, and competition from Dubai and lab-grown diamonds. The pr…
Belgian Crystal Palace Midfielder Trains While Seven Months Pregnant, Goes Viral
Justine Vanhaevermaet, a Belgian midfielder for Crystal Palace, went viral after photos showed her training while seven months pregnant. She previously played twice against Israel…
Anan Khalaily Returns to Training After Positive Medical Tests at Union Saint-Gilloise
Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily, cleared by recent medical tests, has returned to training with Union Saint-Gilloise after a failed transfer to Inter Milan due to a heart exam. H…